Category Archives: piano

A Handcrafted Christmas

Posted on December 31, 2020 by civilwarrose5

My last post was on December 8th. I wanted to write a post today to kind of wrap up this Christmas gifting season. You may think that I was lazy and that’s why I didn’t post, but I promise you … Continue reading →

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So Much to Clear Out!!

Posted on October 6, 2020 by civilwarrose5

If you read my last post then you know that Jay’s stepdad passed away at the beginning of September. And yes, the list was found. Jay’s aunt discovered it in one of the many filing cabinets. It was in an … Continue reading →

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A Shelf for Piano Music

Posted on January 4, 2019 by civilwarrose5

For the last few years I’ve had two pianos. One in the family room: And one in the front living room (my original piano): I have been piano-sitting the baby grand for my best friend while she made a temporary … Continue reading →

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Musical Ability

Posted on February 19, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Last week I wrote about the baby grand piano that I am watching for my best friend. So far it is behaving itself, so I don’t have any bad reports to give to her. 😉 However, while looking online for … Continue reading →

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Baby Grand Piano-sitting!

Posted on February 11, 2015 by civilwarrose5

As of this past week I am now responsible for the safety and well-being of my best friend’s baby grand piano until such a time as she has room for it again. She took a temporary job in D.C. and … Continue reading →

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Piano Destruction

Posted on August 10, 2014 by civilwarrose5

This is my piano. At least, this WAS my piano. When I was in high school my family moved and I had to leave my old piano behind. It was one of those big ol’ uprights that weighed a thousand … Continue reading →

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Mass Piano Playing

Posted on June 17, 2014 by civilwarrose5

If you know me, or if you’ve followed my blog at all, you might know that I play a little bit of piano. I realized the other day that I’ve been playing for about 30 years. Yikes! I’ve never been … Continue reading →

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Music Makes Me Sing

Posted on February 4, 2013 by civilwarrose5

I remember watching the Miss America pageant when I was around the age of 4. One of the contestants was playing the piano as her talent. Something struck a chord with me (no pun intended) and I knew that I … Continue reading →

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More House Dreams

Posted on October 21, 2011 by civilwarrose5

Today I signed the insurance papers for the house, so apparently I have a closing date of November 1st. My lawyer has yet to tell me that, but let’s not get me started on them! In order to feel better … Continue reading →

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